2024 Community Calendar & Waste Collection Schedule

Naturally PoCo

2024

COMMUNITY CALENDAR & WASTE COLLECTION SCHEDULE

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Secure your Waste to Keep Unwanted Guests Away

Collection is weekly for green carts (organics) and biweekly for blue (recycling) and grey (garbage) carts. Find your collection day info on the monthly calendar pages or: • •

One meal is enough to bring a bear back again and again.

Secure attractants to keep your neighbourhood and bears safe and to avoid a fine. More info: portcoquitlam.ca/lockitright.

Download the free PoCo Sort & Report app: portcoquitlam.ca/sortreport Visit portcoquitlam.ca/waste (Waste Cart & Collection Info page) For more waste sorting and collection information, check out the Sort it Right guide at portcoquitlam.ca/sortitright.

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A SUSTAINABLE APPROACH This calendar has been printed on FSC®-certified paper with at least 10% post-consumer recycled content. Please recycle this calendar at the end of 2024.

LOCK IT UP

SET IT OUT

• Secure attractants in a garage, shed, or with an approved cart lock.

• Pick ripe fruit and berries.

• Clean your barbecue after every use.

• Keep pet food and bird seed out of reach.

• Only set out unlocked carts at the curb between 5:30-7:30 am on collection day [leave at least 1 m (3 ft) between carts].

• Secure them again by 7 pm.

About our 2024 Calendar The theme of our 2024 calendar is once again Naturally PoCo, highlighting the beauty in the flowers, wildlife and landscapes that can be found in and around Port Coquitlam.

All photos featured in the calendar were submitted by community shutterbugs.

The cover image, entitled Blakeburn Lagoons Sunrise, was captured by Bryan Ness at Blakeburn Lagoons Park.

We thank all contributors and will feature these and other submitted photos in City publications and at portcoquitlam.ca/photos.

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Don’t be a wishcycler.

GET THE FREE

When you wishcycle, more goes to the landfill.

Port Coquitlam’s free Sort & Report app is a one-stop resource with a wide variety of uses.

Wishcycling includes both mis-sorted waste and soiled recycling.

It can lead to expensive fines for the City, driving up costs that are passed on to taxpayers.

wishcycling • [wish] [sai·kluhng] verb Wishcycling is putting items in the recycling bin without knowing for sure if, where or how they should be recycled.

TWO WAYS TO AVOID WISHCYCLING: 1

Put waste in the right place Check the Sort it Right search engine on the PoCo Sort & Report app or at portcoquitlam.ca/sortitright.

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Prepare recyclables properly • Empty and clean containers to prevent contaminating a load of recyclables.

• Keep recyclables loose to reduce processing problems – don’t bag, stack or bundle them

Learn more: portcoquitlam.ca/sortitright

Sort & Report app Sort waste on the go, report problems with City services, get waste collection alerts and more!

DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY TO: • Use the built-in search engine to properly sort your waste • View or print your home’s personalized collection schedule • Set up collection reminders – never miss another pickup • Report a problem with any City service • Stay up-to-date about schedule or service changes • And more!

Info & download links: portcoquitlam.ca/sortreport

FINCHES AND CRANBERRIES BY LAURA THOMAS

LOCATION: PORT COQUITLAM

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Council meeting 6pm portcoquitlam.ca/council

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Dog Licences Due on Feb. 1 All dogs six months and up require an annual dog licence.

Renew by Feb. 1: portcoquitlam.ca/ dogs.

Cultural Roundtable 4-6pm portcoquitlam.ca/roundtable

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Seniors Robbie Burns Lunch portcoquitlam.ca/seniors

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International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Help Clear Nearby Catchbasins Help prevent flooding by cleaning leaves, snow and debris from catchbasin grates. Report damaged grates to portcoquitlam.ca/ report.

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Put disposable furnace filters into your grey cart. portcoquitlam.ca/ sortitright

Keep Sidewalks Safe All properties must clear adjacent sidewalks after it snows. Be a good neighbour and clear others nearby: portcoquitlam.ca/ snow.

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Tree chipping for charity 9am-4pm #1 Fire Hall, 1725 Broadway Repair Café 10am-2pm portcoquitlam.ca/repaircafe

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Council meeting 6pm portcoquitlam.ca/council

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2024 business licences due

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SD43 Winter Break Dec 27-Jan 5 – Camps: portcoquitlam.ca/register

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RED TUGBOAT MAKING THE LOG BOOMS SECURE BY NICKEY BAYNE

LOCATION: PITT RIVER

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Dog licence renewals due portcoquitlam.ca/dogs

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Repair Café 10am-2pm portcoquitlam.ca/repaircafe

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Lunar New Year

Art exhibition opening 6-8pm portcoquitlam.ca/exhibitions

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National Burn Awareness Week Feb 4-10 – Burn Prevention Tips: portcoquitlam.ca/burn

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Valentine’s Day Ash Wednesday

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National Flag of Canada Day

Volunteer Awards nominations open: portcoquitlam.ca/ volunteerawards

Council meeting 6pm portcoquitlam.ca/council

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SD43 Pro D Day Camps: portcoquitlam.ca/register

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Heritage Week Feb 19-25 – pocoheritage.org

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Spring program registration opens for PoCo residents portcoquitlam.ca/register Council meeting 6pm portcoquitlam.ca/council

Heritage Week

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Cultural Roundtable 4-6pm portcoquitlam.ca/roundtable

Family Day activities: portcoquitlam.ca/familyday

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Pink Shirt / BC Stop Bullying Day

Did you know greasy pizza boxes go in your green cart? portcoquitlam.ca/ sortitright

Family Day Fun Join in free family activities at our recreation centres.

See what’s planned at portcoquitlam.ca/ familyday.

Get Safety and Emergency Skills Join in free Community Safety Sessions for residents held throughout the year: portcoquitlam.ca/ep.

Understanding our History Find out what’s in store for Heritage Week Feb. 19 to 25 at pocoheritage.org, and visit Terry Fox Library to learn about Black History Month.

Community Safety Course Fire Hall #1 9am -12:30pm portcoquitlam.ca/ep

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Residential utility bills mailed by end of February

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Blue cart Recycling Green cart Organics Grey cart Garbage

SPRING IN SETTLERS PARK BY RHEA C. HAYES

LOCATION: SETTLERS PARK

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Spring program registration opens for non-residents portcoquitlam.ca/register

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Repair Café 10am-2pm portcoquitlam.ca/repaircafe International Women’s Day

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Volunteer Awards nominations close: portcoquitlam.ca/ volunteerawards Port Coquitlam’s 111th birthday

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St. Patrick’s Day

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Easter Sunday International Transgender Day of Visibility

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Bear Awareness Week Apr 18-24 – portcoquitlam.ca/bears

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Earth Hour: Turn off unnecessary lights/appliances 8:30-9:30pm

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

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Ziplock bags are now accepted at Return-it Depots. portcoquitlam.ca/ sortitright

Spring Break Fun Plan for a fun spring break with our day camps for kids and youth. Get details at portcoquitlam.ca /register or call 604.927.PLAY (7529).

Lock it Right Bears are out of hibernation and looking for a meal.

Secure all attractants to keep them away. portcoquitlam.ca/ bears.

Spring Forward and Check Your Alarm Inspect and clean all smoke alarms and replace batteries when the clocks change: portcoquitlam.ca/ smokealarm.

SD43 Spring Break Mar 18-28 – Camps: portcoquitlam.ca/register

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Good Friday (stat. holiday)

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Bear Aware, Trash Talk & More Info Session 7pm PCCC register: portcoquitlam.ca/bears

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Seniors St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon portcoquitlam.ca/seniors SD43 last day before spring break

Daylight Savings Time starts: Clocks ahead 1hr and check your smoke alarms

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SD43 Spring Break Mar 18-28 – Camps: portcoquitlam.ca/register or 604.927.7529

Green cart Organics NO PICKUP

Grey cart Garbage

POCO TULIP FEST BY CHERYL KATHLER

LOCATION: DOWNTOWN PORT COQUITLAM

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Laylat al-Qadr

Check pocofoundation.com for grant and bursary deadlines SD43 schools back in session Residential utility bills due 5% penalty after Apr 2

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Eid al-Fitr / Ramadan ends

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Want to dispose of mattresses or large items? Search at portcoquitlam.ca/ sortitright

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Council meeting 6pm portcoquitlam.ca/council

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National Volunteer Week Apr 14-20 – portcoquitlam.ca/volunteer

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Earth Day

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Administrative Professionals Day

World Amateur Radio Day

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Cultural Roundtable 4-6pm portcoquitlam.ca/roundtable

SD43 Pro D Day Camps: portcoquitlam.ca/register

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Earth Week Apr 16-22 – portcoquitlam.ca/green

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City-wide Garage Sale portcoquitlam.ca/garagesale

Council meeting 6pm portcoquitlam.ca/council

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Earth Week Apr 16-22 National Day of Mourning (Worker health and safety)

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Celebrate Volunteers We honour our deserving volunteers during National Volunteer Week each April. Learn about opportunities: portcoquitlam.ca/ volunteer.

Sort & Report App Get the free PoCo Sort & Report app to sort waste, create pickup alerts, report problems and more: portcoquitlam.ca/ sortreport.

Go Paperless with MyPortCoquitlam Renew licences, get tax and utility details, schedule building inspections and more: my.portcoquitlam.ca.

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POCO TRAIL BY JOANNA SZYPULSKA

LOCATION: TRABOULAY POCO TRAIL

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Student art show opening 6-8pm portcoquitlam.ca/exhibitions

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Youth Week May 1-7 – pocoyouth.com

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May Days Parade & Party in the Square portcoquitlam.ca/maydays

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Youth Week May 1-7 Mother’s Day

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EP Week May 5-11 – portcoquitlam.ca/ep

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Bear Aware, Trash Talk & More Info Session 7pm PCCC register: portcoquitlam.ca/bears

Cultural Roundtable 4-6pm portcoquitlam.ca/roundtable

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World Day for Cultural Diversity and Dialogue and Development

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International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

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Public Works Week May 19-25 – portcoquitlam.ca/pwweek

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Agricultural burning season ends portcoquitlam.ca/burning Additional 5% penalty on unpaid utility bills after May 31

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National AccessAbility Week May 26-June 1 – portcoquitlam.ca/accessibility

Take drinking glasses and other glassware to our glass depots. portcoquitlam.ca/ sortitright

Celebrate May Days Join us for our 101st year, with the Rotary May Day Parade, Party in the Square, Community Safety Fair and more. Visit portcoquitlam.ca/ maydays.

Public Works Open House Find out about our Public Works and other City services at this fun family event: portcoquitlam.ca/ pwweek.

Water it Right Regional water-use restrictions begin on May 1, regardless of the weather. Details at portcoquitlam.ca/ wateritright.

Public Works Day Open House portcoquitlam.ca/pwweek

Blue cart Recycling Green cart Organics Grey cart Garbage

FIRE WEEDS BY LAURA GIESBRECHT

LOCATION: PITT RIVER DIKE

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Repair Café 10am-2pm portcoquitlam.ca/repaircafe Community Safety Course Fire Hall #1 9am -12:30pm portcoquitlam.ca/ep

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Seniors’ Week June 2-8 – Check out seniors’ activities at portcoquitlam.ca/seniors

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Council meeting 6pm portcoquitlam.ca/council

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All outdoor & wading pools open portcoquitlam.ca/outdoorpools

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Bear Aware, Trash Talk & More Info Session 7pm PCCC register: portcoquitlam.ca/bears

Cultural Roundtable 4-6pm portcoquitlam.ca/roundtable Farmers Market 3-7pm

World Refugee Day

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Council meeting 6pm portcoquitlam.ca/council

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Join in Seniors’ Week Check out what’s in store as we celebrate our local seniors from June 2 to 8: portcoquitlam.ca/ seniors.

It’s Wildfire Season Summer weather brings a higher risk of wildfires. Learn how to keep your home and City safe: portcoquitlam.ca/ interfacefire.

Summer Fun for Kids Our kids and youth summer camps begin when school ends: portcoquitlam.ca/ register. Also, drop

by Terry Fox Library to learn about its summer reading club.

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Plastic grocery bags go to a depot, not in blue or green carts. portcoquitlam.ca/ sortitright

Nat. AccessAbility Week

Farmers Market Kick Off 3-7pm portcoquitlam.ca/farmersmarket

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POCO GARDEN BEAR BY SHANNON HILL

LOCATION: PORT COQUITLAM NORTH-SIDE

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Canada Day at Castle Park portcoquitlam.ca/canadaday

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Repair Café 10am-2pm portcoquitlam.ca/repaircafe

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Farmers Market 3-7pm

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Cinema Under the Stars portcoquitlam.ca/summer

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Cinema Under the Stars portcoquitlam.ca/summer

Farmers Market 3-7pm Art exhibition opening 6-8pm portcoquitlam.ca/exhibitions

Council meeting 6pm portcoquitlam.ca/council Port Coquitlam Pride portcoquitlam.ca/pride

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Donate hard cover books or search for recycling options: portcoquitlam.ca/ sortitright

O Canada!

Join in our popular Canada Day event at Castle Park, with live entertainment, food, activities and fun for all ages: portcoquitlam.ca/ canadaday.

Plan a Staycation Enjoy a fun-filled summer close to home with music, movies, farmers markets and more. Learn more at portcoquitlam.ca/ summer.

Keep Parks Safe Fires and smoking of any kind are banned in local parks for safety reasons. Help keep our parks safe, and report fires to 9-1-1.

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Summer day camps begin portcoquitlam.ca/register Property tax bills due 5% penalty after July 2

Council meeting 6pm portcoquitlam.ca/council

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DAYLIGHT ADVENTURES BY CAMERON JOHNSON

LOCATION: NEAR COQUITLAM RIVER

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Farmers Market 3-7pm portcoquitlam.ca/farmersmarket

Fall program registration opens for non-residents portcoquitlam.ca/register

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Farmers Market 3-7pm Downtown Port Coquitlam Car Show pococarshow.ca

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Cinema Under the Stars portcoquitlam.ca/summer

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Connect With Your City Residents have many options to stay updated about City programs, events and initiatives. Find them at: portcoquitlam.ca/ connect.

Downtown Car Show Head downtown on Aug. 18 for hundreds of vehicles, entertainment, kids’ activities and more: pococarshow.ca.

Farmers Market 3-7pm Cinema Under the Stars portcoquitlam.ca/summer

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Green cart Organics Grey cart Garbage

SHADOWS BY RITA KREKLAU

LOCATION: SHEEP PADDOCK TRAIL

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SD43 schools reopen Robert Hope & wading pools close portcoquitlam.ca/outdoorpools

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Bear Aware, Trash Talk & More Info Session 7pm PCCC register: portcoquitlam.ca/bears

Farmers Market 3-7pm

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Hyde Creek Rec Centre pool maintenance closure Aug 26-Sept 14 Mid-Autumn Festival

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Farmers Market 3-7pm portcoquitlam.ca/farmersmarket

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Repair Café 10am-2pm portcoquitlam.ca/repaircafe Car Free Day on McAllister Ave portcoquitlam.ca/carfreeday

Did you know that clean foil can go in your blue cart? portcoquitlam.ca/ sortitright

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Culture Days Begins Celebrate culture from Sept. 20 to Oct. 13 with free arts workshops and activities for all: portcoquitlam.ca/ culturedays.

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EARLY MORNING RIDE BY BRYAN NESS

LOCATION: TRABOULAY POCO TRAIL

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Keep Bears Away Bears are fattening up for hibernation – secure your waste to keep them away from your home and avoid a fine. Learn more: portcoquitlam.ca/ bears.

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Help Clear Nearby Catchbasins Help prevent flooding by cleaning leaves and debris from catchbasin grates. Report damaged grates to portcoquitlam.ca/ report.

Kick off the Holidays Winter in the City kicks off Nov. 30 with entertainment and activities to help kindle that holiday spirit: portcoquitlam.ca/ winterinthecity.

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DOWNTOWN DECORATIONS BY LIANNE WILSON

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Take styrofoam (cups, blocks etc.) to a Return-it Depot. portcoquitlam.ca/ sortitright

Have a Safe Holiday Take care with combustible items like trees, wrapping paper, cords and candles.

Find holiday safety tips at portcoquitlam.ca/ firesafety.

Holiday Hours Check the City website, portcoquitlam.ca, for information about City Hall and facility hours over the holidays.

Business Licences Business licences must be renewed by Jan. 13, 2025. Renew online at portcoquitlam.ca/ online.

Recycle Your Tree Bring your tree to a chipping event in January 2025 or chop it up for your green cart: portcoquitlam.ca/ greencart.

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IMPORTANT CONTACTS ADMINISTRATION / GENERAL CITY HALL City Hall (2580 Shaughnessy St): 604.927.5411, info@portcoquitlam.ca Careers: Human Resources: 604.927.5417 Council: 604.927.5410 Council meetings, elections: 604.927.5212, corporateoffice@portcoquitlam.ca

BUDGET / TAXES Accounts Payable: 604.927.5431 Budget / Financial Plan: 604.927.5280, budget@portcoquitlam.ca Property tax, utility, dog licence payments: 604.927.5425, taxes@portcoquitlam.ca Purchasing: 604.927.5430

BUSINESS SERVICES Business licences / services: 604.927.5238, businesslicensing@portcoquitlam.ca, portcoquitlam.ca/bizhub

BUILDING, DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING Building permits and inspections: 604.927.5444, building@portcoquitlam.ca Inspection requests: my.portcoquitlam.ca Development and land use (Planning): 604.927.5442, planning@portcoquitlam.ca Engineering: 604.927.5420, engineering@portcoquitlam.ca Development Engineering: 604.927.5420, deveng@portcoquitlam.ca

BYLAW ENFORCEMENT

Inquiries and complaints: 604.927.5440, bylawservices@portcoquitlam.ca Illegal dumping on City property: 604.927.5496, publicworks@portcoquitlam.ca

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EMERGENCIES

Police, Fire & Ambulance: 9.1.1 Information during a major disaster: • Radio updates: CKNW AM 980, CBC AM 690 • City website, Facebook & X (Twitter) • City emergency info (recorded): 604.927.5311 • Alertable app: portcoquitlam.ca/alertable

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Bears/Dangerous Wildlife Sightings: Conservation Officer: 1.877.952.7277 Downed Power Lines: BC Hydro, 1.888.769.3766 Gas Leaks: Fortis BC, 1.888.224.2710 Public Works – After-hours Emergencies: Transportation, Drainage, Flood Control, Sewer and Water System etc.: 604.543.6700

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FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES

Bear sightings: Conservation Officer Service: 1.877.952.7277 Bear-related (waste cart regulations), dog complaints and licensing: 604.927.5440, bylawservices@portcoquitlam.ca Dog licence payments: 604.927.5425

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City Hall: 604.927.5411, 2580 Shaughnessy St City Hall Annex/BizHub: 200-2564 Shaughnessy St, enter next to BMO (See phone numbers at left) Cemetery: cemetery@portcoquitlam.ca or 604.927.5251 (answered at City Hall), 4150 Oxford St Facility bookings: portcoquitlam.ca/bookings, 604.927.7900 Fire Hall #1/Administration: 604.927.5466, or fire@portcoquitlam.ca, 1725 Broadway St Fire Hall #2: 3196 Toronto St Hyde Creek Recreation Centre: 604.927.7529,1379 Laurier Ave Leigh Square Community Arts Village: • The Gathering Place: 604.927.8440, 200-2253 Leigh Sq • The Outlet: 604.927.8440, 2248 McAllister Ave Public Works: 604.927.5496, 1737 Broadway St Port Coquitlam Community Centre: 604.927.7529, 2150 Wilson Ave Terry Fox Library: 604.927.7999, 2150 Wilson Ave

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General inquiries: 604.945.1550 Community Policing Stations: • 604.927.2383, 2581 Mary Hill Rd • 604.927.5172, 3312 Coast Meridian Rd communitypolice@portcoquitlam.ca Block Watch: 604.945.1579

PUBLIC WORKS & PARKS MAINTENANCE

Garbage, recycling and green carts: 604.927.5496, publicworks@portcoquitlam.ca Public Works inquiries (water/sewer, dikes, roads, sidewalks, traffic signals, streetlights, park and tree maintenance etc.): 604.927.5496, publicworks@portcoquitlam.ca Sports - closures: portcoquitlam.ca/sportsfields

COMMUNITY CONTACTS Fraser Health – Public Health: 604.949.7200 Port Coquitlam Community Foundation: info@pocofoundation.com Poco Heritage Museum & Archives: 604.927.8403, info@pocoheritage.org Port Coquitlam Sports Alliance: pocosport.com School District #43: 604.939.9201

Report any problem with a City service to portcoquitlam.ca/report, 604.927.3111 or the PoCo Sort & Report app.

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